Latin America Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – May 20, 2021
Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International

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Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom

 

On May 20, a conference call was held with the Latin America Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below.

Central America

• Continues to experience travel restrictions.
• Still practicing social distancing due to Covid
• Meetings are electronic or postponed.

Estados Unidos

• June 6 – Election Day (Government)
• Covid is still presenting challenges and meeting publicly is expected to exacerbate the issue.
• MIGM has allowed in person meetings for Companions
  • Councils are continuing to work virtually – once each month.
  • Large list of Candidates awaiting Greeting.

Panama

• Continuing monthly meetings – virtual meetings. Attendance from Central/South American Countries.
• Degree work at the temple this Saturday, May 29, 2021. – Royal Arch Degrees.
  • 7 Candidates
  • Possibly more Companions and Brothers from the Dominican Republic
  • Possibly a new York Rite Body in Dominican Republic
• Covid impact is decreasing – 5-6% – 
  • Physicians are expecting a 3rd wave.
  • Working to preserve the economy through the anticipated wave.
  • Vaccinating all people – almost 1MM vaccinated. (almost 25% of the population)
  • Keeping social distancing in place.
  • Travellers are tested for Covid on the way in or back into Panama.
  • Most cases are in the West (Border with Costa Rica)

Paraguay

• Slowly opening up – combination of virtual and in person meetings.
• Travel is restricted and social distancing and practices are being practiced.

Peru

• Very restricted.
• Almost everything (meetings/etc.) is virtual.

Venezuela

• Very restricted.
• Everything is virtual.
• Vaccinating as fast as possible.

General Grand Council

• Need to share methods and practices for the re-opening that many of our organizations are experiencing.